Tuesday, April 29 • Life Design: The Last Class. The Last Class invites you to one final confetti cannon, “I’m not throwin’ away my shot” lesson. Ophira Eisenberg, standup comedian, writer, and former host of NPR’s comedy trivia show Ask Me Another, will MC. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Tuesday, April 29 • Ernie Haase & Signature Sound: Land of Hope and Dreams. Americana, patriotic, and gospel. 7 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa. (641) 777-5903.
Tuesday, April 29 • May Day Baskets. Craft little baskets for treats to place on a friend’s doorstep. Choose the paper, cut the shapes with the Cricut machine, then assemble. 6:30–7:30 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight. A collective of classical musicians breathe beautifully dark energy into legendary rock and metal tracks. 8 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • The Talbott Brothers. Country and Americana with blue-collar grit and unapologetic authenticity. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • Katie Dahl. Songwriter and playwright known for her smart songs, wry wit, and wise spirit. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, April 30 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, May 1 • The Blue Zones: Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity. Explorer Series featuring photographer David McLain. 6:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Thursday, May 1 • The Wildwoods. Folk and Americana trio. 7 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Thursday, May 1 • Moonshroom. Psychedelic bluegrass. 5–7:30 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, May 1-3 • Pella’s Tulip Time Festival. Tulips, Dutch attire, parade, food, fun, and more in downtown Pella. PellaHistorical.org/tuliptime.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, May 1-3 • Vegan Dinner at Golden Magnolia. Pay-what-you-may vegan meal every Thurs., Fri., Sat., 5:30–8 p.m. Volunteers are always needed! Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, north door, 200 S. Main St., Fairfield. Menu at Instagram.com/goldenmagnoliasanctuary/.
Friday, May 2 • Deb Talan. Album release show for I Thought I Saw You. 7:30 p.m., Englert Theatre, 221 E. Washington, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Friday, May 2 • Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos. A high-energy, all-request sing-along show. 9:30 p.m., The Vue, 328 S. Clinton St., Iowa City. VueRooftop-ic.com/duelingpianos
Friday, May 2 • Lilly Miller & Swirlhood. A double bill of soulful Seattle indie artists. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net. By donation.
Friday, May 2 • Czech Baroque Meets Modern America with Jacob Beranek. 6 p.m., NCSML, Cedar Rapids. NCSML.org.
Friday, May 2 • Fairfield First Fridays. Entertainment, art, music, and food around the square. 6-9 p.m. Fairfield. fairfieldfirstfridays.org.
Fri-Sat, May 2–3 • Beyond Fashion Fest. Fashion shows, thrift market, art, screen printing, comedy, poetry, education, economic development, parties, documentaries, influencers, local boutiques, and cool beverages. Downtown Iowa City. ICBeyondFest.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 2–4 • Maifest in Amana. Food and music, Saturday morning parade, maipole dancers all weekend, and more. Various times, Festhalle Barn and Millstream Brewing Co., Amana. AmanaColonies.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 2–4 • Jurassic Quest. See a herd of life-size animatronic dinosaurs, with rides, interactive adventures, and more. Various times, Xtream Arena, Coralville. XtreamArena.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 2–4 • Nolte Productions: Seussical Jr. James Theater, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Sat-Tues, May 3-6 • The Lazy Show. Fred Gratzon’s new musical comedy follows a recent grad who doesn’t want to work. 7:30 p.m. Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com (641) 472-1850. Also May 8-10.
Saturday, May 3 • Fairfield Farmers Market—Opening Day! The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, May 3 • Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre: New Puppeteers Festival. Participants have written their own scripts, crafted materials, and built their own puppets. 10 a.m., West Liberty Community Center, 1204 N. Calhoun St., West Liberty. PuppetsPuppets.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Family Discovery Day: Tchaikovsky Discovers America. In this stage show with Orchestra Iowa, music is woven into the the story of Tchaikovsky’s arrival in New York. 3 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Allure: A Night of Burlesque at Opus. A night of classic and neo burlesque acts. 8 p.m., Opus Concert Cafe, Cedar Rapids. ArtsIowa.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Orchestra Iowa Family Discovery Day: Tchaikovsky Discovers America. Music is woven into the the story of Tchaikovsky’s arrival in New York, with actors and the symphony on stage performing excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s most famous works. 3 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Cinco de Mayo with Fuerzas Culturales. A performance of ballet folklorico in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. 6 p.m, CSPS Hall, 1103 3rd St. SE, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Saturday, May 3 • Spring Plant & Art Sale at Indian Creek. 9 a.m.–noon, Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.
Saturday, May 3 • Print Day in May. Open house event with studio tours, letterpress demos, and relief-print tee-shirt making (BYO optional). 1–3 p.m., Public Space One, 225 N. Gilbert St., Iowa City. PublicSpaceOne.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Nelly Queen: The Life & Times of Jose Sarria. A film screening to celebrate “National Honor our LGBT Elders Day.” Director Joe Castel will introduce the film; Q&A and dialogue after. 6:30 p.m., Sacred Collective, 213 N. Linn St., Iowa City. SacredCollective.org.
Saturday, May 3 • Chief Black Hawk Talk. Feat. Russ Fry. 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. Optional 1 p.m. carpool to Black Hawk’s grave at Iowaville Cemetery. RSVP. American Gothic House, Eldon. (641) 652-3352.
Saturday, May 3 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Saturday, May 3 • Kaleb Wyse Cookbook Signing. Iowa cookbook author and Wyse Guide blogger Kaleb Wyse will be signing and personalizing his best-selling cookbook, There’s Always Room at the Table. 1–3 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Saturday, May 3 • Golden Alexander. Vintage rock and roll, Americana, and power pop. 7:30 p.m., Hilltop Plants & Records, 113 1st St. E, Suite C, Mount Vernon. Free.
Sat-Sun, May 3–4 • 2025 Chalk the Walk. Iowa’s largest annual Madonnari festival in downtown Mount Vernon. Chalk art, food vendors, and live music. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Mount Vernon’s Historic 1st Street. VisitMVL.com.
Sat-Sun, May 3–4 • Steve Treviño: Good Life Tour. America’s favorite husband can “speak wife fluently.” 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines, HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, May 4 • Auto Parts Swap Meet & Cars for Sale Corral. High-performance, custom, stock, and antique parts, cars, trucks, and motorcycles, plus related items and services. 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Fairgrounds, Monticello. (319) 465-5119.
Sunday, May 4 • Helen Miller: I Don’t Swim. Former Iowa House of Representatives member Helen Miller will read from her debut memoir. 2 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Sunday, May 4 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Sunday, May 4 • Steve Treviño: Good Life Tour. America’s favorite husband can “speak wife fluently.” 7 p.m., Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids, CREventsLive.com.
Sunday, May 4 • East Nash Grass with Cold Crow Pie. One of the hottest young bands in bluegrass. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, 315 East 2nd St., Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Sunday, May 4 • Black Pop Music Ensemble in the Ped Mall. 2 p.m., Ped Mall, 210 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City. PerformingArts.uiowa.edu. Free.
Sunday, May 4 • Song*Lines Project: Big Sing at Old Brick. “Weaving village by singing together in places we love.” In partnership with Grant Wood Art Colony + the UI School of Music. 2–5 p.m., Old Brick, Iowa City. PerformingArts.uiowa.edu.
Sunday, May 4 • Family Folk Machine: LOVE. This all-ages community chorus performs anthems by the Who, REM, Moby, the Eagles, Greg Brown, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Kate Wolf, and more. 2 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Sunday, May 4 • Greg Palma: Singing Spheres of the Celestial Realm. Opening the heart to love, peace, and well-being. 3:30–4 p.m., Two Eagles Native Designs, 59 S. Court Street, Fairfield.
Sunday, May 4 • Beaded French Flowers & Leaves. Use wire and beads to create a miniature bouquet. No experience needed. RSVP. Noon–4 p.m., Beadology Iowa, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.
Monday, May 5 • Future Islands. People Who Aren’t There Anymore presents an absorbing saga, a triumph of this band’s 17-year career. 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Monday, May 5 • Colorful People. Czech-Slovak multi-genre band with an impressive musical journey. 7–8 p.m., National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Inspiration Pl. SW, Cedar Rapids. NCSML.org.
Monday, May 5 • Liese Greensfelder with Mary Swander. Author Liese Greensfelder will read from Accidental Shepard and will be joined in conversation by IWW alum Mary Swander. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Tuesday, May 6 • Out of the Archive: Mother’s Nature. This series highlights overlooked work from Black filmmakers with a monthly screening and discussion of restored and archival work. Come early for a pre-show meal. 7 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
Tuesday, May 6 • UI Monthly Jazz Jam. Students, alumni, community members, and musicians passing through Iowa City. 7–9 p.m., Wilder, Graduate Hotel, Iowa City.
Tuesday, May 6 • Upchuck. This Atlanta band channels the speed of youth with clever pop songwriting, pulsing rhythms, and scorching riffs. 9 p.m., Gabe’s, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Tuesday, May 6 • Rawaan Alkhatib: Hot Date! Sweet & Savory Recipes. IWW alum Rawaan Alkhatib will read from her debut cookbook celebrating the date. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. Prairie Lights.com.
Wednesday, May 7 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Wednesday, May 7 • Swing Night with Des Moines Big Band & Heartland Swing. The Des Moines Big Band opens up the dance floor for an evening of swing dancing (or just listening!), with friends from Heartland Swing. 7 p.m., Noce, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Wednesday, May 7 • Improv Wednesday! 1st Wednesdays, 9–11 p.m., The Alley Cat, Iowa City. AlleyCat.com.
Wednesday, May 7 • Food Addiction Group. Discuss the 12 steps as a spiritual solution to food craving, dieting, bulimia, or obsession with exercise. Wednesdays, 6–7:30 p.m., Fairfield First United Methodist Church, Fairfield. FoodAddicts.org. Free.
Wednesday, May 7 • Lucius. Grammy-nominated indie-pop band. With Victoria Canal. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, May 7 • Seether: The Surface Seems So Far Tour. Their newest album is a primal mix of euphoria and misery. 7 p.m., McGrath Ampitheatre, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Wednesday, May 7 • Rita Woods. Meet the author of the award-winning novel Remembrance. 6 p.m., Marion Public Library. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Thursday, May 8 • Peter Antoniou: Psychic Comedian. 7 p.m., Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon, 4919 Walleye Dr. SE, Iowa City. Tixr.com.
Thursday, May 8 • Capitol City Pride: Flamy Grant. Capital City Pride Speaker Series presents the shame-slaying, hip-swaying, singing-songwriting, blow-the-roof-off drag queen from North Carolina. 6 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Thursday, May 8 • UI Dance BFA Concert. Free concert. 8 p.m., Space Place Theater, 20 Davenport St., Iowa City. PerformingArts.uiowa.edu.
Thursday, May 8 • Indian Hills Jazz Band Ballroom Dance. Jazz, ballroom, swing, and pop-rock tunes by the Indian Hills Jazz Band directed by David Sharp. 5 p.m. dance lesson, 7:30 p.m. dance, The Hills Diner, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5111.
Thursday, May 8 • Matt & Emma. Jazz duo. 8–10 p.m., Night Cap Listening Lounge, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Thurs-Fri-Sat, May 8-9-10 • The Lazy Show. Fred Gratzon’s new musical comedy follows a recent grad who doesn’t want to work. 7:30 p.m. Sondheim Theater, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com (641) 472-1850.
Friday, May 9 • Crock-Pot Battle of the Bands. The Englert, United Action for Youth, and ICPL present a showcase of youth rappers, singer-songwriters, noise-makers, bands, and slam poets performing for a panel of judges. 5 p.m., UAY Swaim Youth Center, Iowa City. Englert.org. Free.
Friday, May 9 • Nnamdï. Genre-clashing multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Chicago. 7 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoon-Motel.com.
Friday, May 9 • Jackie Venson. Blues, soul, and electronica artist from Austin, Texas. 8 p.m., xBk, Des Moines. xBkLive.com.
Friday, May 9 • Abbie Sawyer. This Iowa singer-songwriter is known for her stirring lyrics, humor, and soulful voice. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, May 9 • The Ultimate Doors. Premier tribute to the Doors. 7:30 p.m., Bridge View Center, Ottumwa. Ticketmaster.com.
Friday, May 9 • Wood Belly. Bluegrass and Americana. With Wild Horses & Sam Joens. 7 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Friday, May 9 • Hu$h. Alt rock. With the War I Survived and ERD. 8 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Friday, May 9 • Rock a La Carte: Queen Tribute. 8 p.m., Wooly’s, Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.
Friday, May 9 • Jonas Magram. Folk, rock, and roots covers and originals. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat, May 9–10 • SPT Theater’s Sign of the Times: Caution Children at Play. Themed variety show of comedic sketches, music, and more. 8 p.m., CSPS Hall, Cedar Rapids. CSPSHall.org.
Fri-Sat, May 9–10 • Heirloom Plant Sale at Seed Savers Exchange. First come, first served. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Lillian Goldman Visitors Center, Seed Savers Exchange Heritage Farm, 3094 N. Winn Rd., Decorah. SeedSavers.org.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 9–11 • Riverdance. This fusion of Irish and international dance and music has captured the hearts of millions worldwide. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 9–11 • OPTIK. In this monthlong interactive installation, visitors can manipulate 20 six-foot-tall gyroscope-like forms to create movement and reflections of light, as well as musical sounds. May 2–26, Cowles Commons, Des Moines. DMPA.org. Free.
Saturday, May 10 • Two Faces of Gemini Earrings. Employ two-drop peyote stitch to create a pair of mirror-image earrings. No experience needed. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Beadology, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Washington Writers’ Workshop. 10 a.m., Washington Free Public Library, Washington. Washington.lib.ia.us.
Saturday, May 10 • Wild Edibles: Please Don’t Eat the Violets! Take a hike, harvest wild spring greens, then learn various ways to prepare the finds. 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Gathering Point, 15730 250th St., Milton. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Fairfield Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, May 10 • Iowa Children’s Museum: Space Stations. Kids will design their own spacecraft, build a moon base, and discover how telescopes like the James Webb capture images of our universe. 10–11:30 p.m., Ladd Library, Cedar Rapids. CRLibrary.org.
Saturday, May 10 • Kids’ Take & Make Plants: Mother’s Day. Kids can drop in any time to decorate their own plant containers, add soil, seeds, and water to see what grows. 10 a.m.–noon, Kalona Public Library, 510 C Ave., Kalona. Kalona.lib.ia.us/events.
Saturday, May 10 • IC Speaks Spoken Word Club. Weekly generative writing workshop for teens. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room E. ICPL.org.
Saturday, May 10 • Speakeasy Comedy: Dylan Carlino. Named “the funniest person in Austin.” 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Ideal Theater, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheaterandBar.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Ottumwa Community Market. 8 a.m.–2 p.m., St Paul Lutheran Church, 1524 North Court St., Ottumwa. Communitymarketottumwa@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Poetry Night at Night Cap. Poetry and spoken word. 7–9 p.m., Night Cap, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Second Saturdays at the Figge. Free admission, featuring experiences like dance, music, spoken word, art-making, conversations, films, projects, and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Figge Art Museum, Davenport. FiggeArtMuseum.org.
Saturday, May 10 • Wild Edibles Walk. Kathy Dice will reveal the wild edibles around Penningroth Barn. 1–2 p.m., Indian Creek Nature Center, Cedar Rapids. IndianCreekNatureCenter.org.
Saturday, May 10 • Fairfield Vignettes: Documentary Film Screening. Experience some of the unique voices and stories of Fairfield in this cinematic celebration of place and perspective. 8 p.m., The Lab, 408 W. Lowe, Fairfield. ManiStoneProductions.com. Also May 17 at Noble House.
Saturday, May 10 • Mom’s Mix & Mingle. Sip, shop, and get your passport punched to enter to win a gift basket. Purchase cup and passport online, from Adela’s, or participating businesses. 11–3, Fairfield. Adelas-fine-gifts-home-accents.myshopify.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Wapello County Car Guys Car Show. 10–3, Jimmy Jones Shelter, 1 Joe Lord Dr., Ottumwa. (641) 680-3956.
Saturday, May 10 • Mom Is the Bomb. Pancake breakfast 7–10 a.m., Mom craft for kids 2 p.m., community campfire, and an Elvis performance at 7 p.m. Open to all, not just campers, Indian Lake Park Lodge, 28163 Willow Ave., Farmington. (319) 878-3706.
Saturday, May 10 • Fairfield Farmers Market. Produce, baked goods, handmade gifts, plants and flowers, live music, kids’ playground, and more. 8–1, Howard Park, E. Grimes, Fairfield. (641) 233-8520.
Saturday, May 10 • 2 Miles Deep. Rock and roll cover band playing an eclectic mix from the 1960s up to the newest release. 8 p.m., Godfrey’s Ale House, 2513 Northgate St., Ottumwa. (641) 684-2141.
Saturday, May 10 • Forever Young: A Bob Dylan Tribute Fundraiser. Supports Summer of the Arts. 7:30 p.m., The Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Summerof-theArts.org.
Saturday, May 10 • Shrek Rave. “It’s dumb, just come have some fun. Cool is dead.” 9 p.m., Gabe’s, Iowa City. ICGabes.com.
Saturday, May 10 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Sunday, May 11 • Indian Hills Choral Pops Concert. IHCC Choirs, small groups, and soloists sing popular music over the ages. St. John Auditorium, 525 Grandview Ave., Ottumwa. (641) 683-5111.
Sunday, May 11 • Ty Walker and the Humanoids. First “Alien Country Band” to perform on Earth. With Izaak Opatz. 6 p.m., Raccoon Motel, Davenport. TheRaccoonMotel.com.
Sunday, May 11 • Hail the Sun. Post-hardcore band from Chico, CA. 6 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Sunday, May 11 • Full Moon Sound Ceremony. Experience the soothing vibrations of gongs, singing bowls, and more. 7:15–8:30 p.m., Source Vibrations Sound Clinic, 122 N. Court, Fairfield. SourceVibrations.com.
Sunday, May 11 • National Theatre Live: Dr. Strangelove. A recorded performances from the Royal Theatre of the explosively funny satire by Stanley Kubrick about a rogue U.S General. 12 p.m., FilmScene at the Chauncey, Iowa City. ICFilmScene.org.
Sunday, May 11 • Moms Unhinged. Emily Holden, Stacy Pederson, and headliner Ophira Eisenberg (left) explore motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and “other things that irritate us.” 7 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, May 11 • West Coast Swing Dance. 7:30 p.m., Morning Star Studio Ballroom, Fairfield. FB.com/WCSDanceFairfield. WCSDanceFairfield@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 11 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Tuesday, May 13 • Bunker Mill Bridge Music: Fox Hill Troubadors. Grab a chair and enjoy live music every Tuesday. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona. Facebook.com.
Wednesday, May 14 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Wednesday, May 14 • “Road Trip Iowa” Screening. A community screening of the Historic Hills Scenic Byway episode of the Iowa PBS series. 6 p.m., American Gothic House, Eldon. (641) 652-3352.
Wednesday, May 14 • Sesame Street Live: Say Hello. 6 p.m., Alliant PowerHouse, Cedar Rapids. CREventsLive.com.
Wednesday, May 14 • Spring Farm Field Day. A fun day for all ages—schools, daycares, senior centers welcome. Feed and pet mini cows, ponies, donkeys, pigs, goats, and more. With balloon animals, temporary tattoos, face painting, reptiles, farm-chore challenges, inflatables, and more. 9–4, Lee County Iowa Fairgrounds, 1100 N. Main St., Donnellson. (319) 470-4456.
Wednesday, May 14 • Smith Studio Jazz: The Big Band. 7 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Wednesday, May 14 • Alley Cat Writers Slam. Poetry open mic at 8:30, sign up in person, karaoke after. Alley Cat, Iowa City. AlleyCatIC.com.
Thursday, May 15 • Jonas Magram Jazz Trio. Covering “The Golden Age” of jazz, including Latin, swing, and blues. 7–9 p.m., Night Cap, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Thursday, May 15 • “Road Trip Iowa” Screening. A community screening of the Historic Hills Scenic Byway episode of the Iowa PBS series. 6:30 p.m., American Gothic House, Eldon. (641) 652-3352.
Thursday, May 15 • Jonas Magram Jazz Trio. Covering “The Golden Age” of jazz, including Latin, swing, and blues. 7–9 p.m., Night Cap, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Thursday, May 15 • The Thirsty Word. Every third Thursday, area creative writers share their stuff—from poetry to screenplays to essays. Hosted by Meredith Siemsen. 7:30–9 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. Facebook.com/ThirstyWord.
Thursday, May 15 • Craft a Book Wreath. Create a wreath out of old book pages. 11–12:30 p.m., Cedar Rapids Public Library-Downtown. CRLibrary.org. Free.
Friday, May 16 • Warbler Walk. Join Therese Cummiskey and Austin Roe for some great birding. 8–10 a.m, Whitham Woods, W. Burlington, Fairfield. JeffersonCountyConservation.com.
Friday, May 16 • Friday Night Concert Series: Iowa Steel Band. Free outdoor concert series. 6:30–9 p.m., Weatherdance Fountain Stage, Ped Mall, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.
Friday, May 16 • Noon Concert Series: Harmony Piano Duo. 12–1 p.m., Washington Free Public Library, Washington. Washington.lib.ia.us.
Friday, May 16 • Follies: A Night of Broadway with Napoleon Douglas. Highlighting the great music of Broadway alongside an elite jazz band led by Jason Danielson. 7 p.m., Noce, Des Moines. NoceDSM.com.
Friday, May 16 • Flash in a Pan. Bluegrass. 7:30 p.m., Hilltop Plants & Records, Mount Vernon. HilltopPlantsandRecords.com.
Friday, May 16 • Little Feat: Strike Up The Band Tour. A rich gumbo of California rock, funk, folk, jazz, country, rockabilly, and New Orleans swamp boogie. 7:30 p.m., Capitol Theatre, Davenport. FirstFleetConcerts.com.
Friday, May 16 • Dark Star Orchestra. Grateful Dead experience. 7:30 p.m., Val Air Ballroom, 301 Ashworth Rd., West Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.
Friday, May 16 • Mark Stuart. Recording and touring with such notables as Freddy Fender, Steve Earl, and Joan Baez, his virtuosity spans electric rock, Chicago blues, honkytonk, slide, Travis picking, acoustic finger-style folk, country, and more. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat, May 16–17 • The Magnetic Fields: 69 Love Songs. Their three-volume concept album delves into the complexities of love through an eclectic mix of genres, performed over two nights. 7:30 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Englert.org. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Fri-Sat, May 16–17 • Fairfield Women’s Club Plant Sale & Cookie Walk. Fri. 11–5, Sat. 8–1, McElhinny House, 300 N. Court St., Fairfield. (641) 472-3241.
Fri-Sat, May 16–17 • Kalona Citywide Garage Sales. Fri. 7 a.m. to Sat. 1 p.m., Kalona. TheNews-IA.com. (319)-656-2273.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 16–18 • Iowa Conservatory: 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee. This hilarious musical follows a handful of young contestants as they vie for the top prize. Various times, The James Theatre, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Saturday, May 17 • Fairfield Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, May 17 • Gaymers Gathering. “Tabletop cheer with gaming queers.” Every third Saturday, 2–5 p.m., Press Coffee, 1120 N. Dodge St., Iowa City. DiversionsIC.com.
Saturday, May 17 • Drive-In Movies at the Hangar: Moana 2. Moana and Maui reunite for a voyage alongside a crew of unlikely seafarers. 9 p.m., Iowa City Municipal Airport. SummeroftheArts.org.
Saturday, May 17 • Singing Cedars School May Faire: Spring Celebration. Free admission, music, maypole dancing, family fun. Paid activities: pony rides, puppet show, games, crafts, raffle, bake sale, taco bar, and more. 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m., Singing Cedars School, 2149 N. B St., Fairfield.
Saturday, May 17 • Riverside Theatre’s 2025 Will Power Performance: Romeo & Juliet. A dynamic, 90-minute trunk-show version of Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare’s timeless tale of love, conflict, and consequence. 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Iowa City Public Library. ICPL.org.
Saturday, May 17 • Spring Flora Wild Edible Hike. Dress for a timber hike. With Chloe Proffitt. 10 a.m., Lindsay Wilderness, 5th and Maple St., Bonaparte. (319) 293-3589.
Saturday, May 17 • 2025 Coralville Asian Festival. This annual, family-friendly celebration of Asian culture and traditions features folk arts, dance, music, crafts, and food vendors. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., St. Morrison Park, Coralville. CoralvilleAsianFestival.org. Free.
Saturday, May 17 • Code Red: The Vagina Monologues. A night of funny, poignant, and thought-provoking theater to raise funds for Period Poverty Awareness. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapoitolTheater.com.
Saturday, May 17 • Commotion: A Tribute to the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Fairfield’s own nationally touring tribute delivers a stunning recreation of a legendary band. 7:30 p.m., FACC, Fairfield. FairfieldACC.com.
Saturday, May 17 • The Mancini Centennial. Celebrating the extraordinary compositions of Henry Mancini on his 100th birthday, from his early days with Glenn Miller Orchestra to tunes from films like Peter Gunn, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and The Pink Panther. 7:30 p.m., Memorial Auditorium, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.org.
Saturday, May 17 • Sun Stereo and The Claudettes. This huge hybrid band mixes vintage rock, horns, and electronic sounds with circus arts. 8 p.m., Codfish Hollow Barnstormers, Maquoketa. CodfishHollowBarnstormers.com.
Saturday, May 17 • Jake Stack. Singer-songwriter blending punk, folk, and indie rock. 6 p.m., AR 1933, 328 E. Main St., Ottumwa. (641) 219-2780.
Saturday, May 17 • Ottumwa Symphony Orchestra: Sounds of Italy. 7:30 p.m., BVC, 102 Church St., Ottumwa. OttumwaSymphonyOrchestra.org.
Saturday, May 17 • Shine On: Tribute to Pink Floyd. This musical and visual tribute recreates Pink Floyd’s music with remarkable precision. 8 p.m., Val Air, West Des Moines. FirstFleetConcerts.com.
Saturday, May 17 • Fairfield Contra Dance. Live music, adults and experienced kids welcome, all dances taught, no partner necessary. $7. 7 p.m., Morning Star Studio Ballroom, 51 1/2 N. Court St. (2nd floor), Fairfield. Ffadc.blogspot.com.
Saturday, May 17 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Saturday, May 17 • Comedy XPeriment. Well-seasoned improv. 7:30 p.m., Tallgrass Theater, Des Moines. TallgrassTheatre.org.
Saturday, May 17 • Grant Wood: Artistic Rags to Riches—An American Success Story. An inspiring presentation by Dr. Randy Lengeling, co-presented by Carnegie Historical Museum. 1:30 p.m., Fairfield Public Library. Fairfield.lib.ia.us.
Saturday, May 17 • Spring Car Show & Bags Tournament. Car show, tournament, and local merchant market, hosted by Lions Club. 8–2:30, Main St., Stockport. (317) 694-0407.
Sat-Sun, May 17–18 • DM Symphony: Pines of Rome. An exuberant season finale features works by Mendelssohn, Hensel, Sant-Saens, and Respighi, with pianist George Li. 7:30 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Sat-Sun, May 17–18 • 35th Annual Iowa Metaphysical Fair. Services and goods related to metaphysics and holistic health; readers, vendors, workshops, lectures, and more. Sat. 11–8, Sun. 11–6, Bruce L. Rastetter 4-H Exhibits Building, State Fairgrounds, Des Moines. IAMetaphysicalFair.com
Sat-Sun, May 17–18 • Orchestra Iowa Masterworks VI: A Booming Finale. A fusion of music, modern life, and political upheaval, feat. pianist Miko Kominami. Sat. 7:30 p.m., Paramount, Cedar Rapids, Sun. 2 p.m., Coralville Center, Coralville. ArtsIowa.com.
Sat-Sun, May 17–18 • Houby Days. This annual cultural festival includes music, food, Zabíjacka film world premiere, kolach baking, kroj demonstration, Czech and Slovak history presentation, genealogy sessions, and much more. Czech Village, Cedar Rapids. Details at NCSML.org.
Sunday, May 18 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Sunday, May 18 • ’80s Kids: Shannon Curtis & Jamie Hill. A high-energy, synth-driven concert packed with the biggest hits of the 1980s. Prizes for 1980s outfits. 3 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheater-andBar.com.
Sunday, May 18 • Vocal Artists of Iowa: Elemental Spring. Freewill-offering concert of songs inspired by the elements. Sat. 3–4 p.m., Voxman Music Bldg, 93 E. Burlington, Iowa City; Sun. 3–4 p.m., First Presbyterian, 310 5th St., Cedar Rapids. VocalArtistsofIowa.com.
Sunday, May 18 • Latin, Ballroom & Swing Dance. Lesson 7:30, dance 8 p.m., no partner needed. Sundays. Morning Star Studio, Fairfield. (641) 919-5698.
Sunday, May 18 • ’80s Kids: Shannon Curtis & Jamie Hill. A high-energy, synth-driven concert packed with the biggest hits of the 1980s. Prizes for 1980s outfits. 3 p.m., The Ideal, Cedar Rapids. IdealTheater-andBar.com.
Sunday, May 18 • Vocal Artists of Iowa: Elemental Spring. Freewill-offering concert of songs inspired by the elements. Sat. 3–4 p.m., Voxman Music Bldg, 93 E. Burlington, Iowa City; Sun. 3–4 p.m., First Presbyterian, 310 5th St., Cedar Rapids. VocalArtistsofIowa.com.
Monday, May 19 • Blippi: Join the Band Tour. Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies, and live musicians to explore sounds, rhythms, and instruments while they play favorite Blippi hits. 6 p.m., Des Moines Civic Center. DMPA.org.
Monday, May 19 • Author Event: Dasha Kelly Hamilton. Meet the Poet Laureate Emerita of Wisconsin and the City of Milwaukee, writer, performance artist, creative change agent, and The Moth host and storyteller. 6 p.m., Swamp Fox Bookstore, Marion. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Monday, May 19 • Author Event: Karin Winegar. Meet the author of Horse Lovers: Unpacking the Female Fascination as she shares stories about remarkable horsewomen. 6 p.m., Swamp Fox Bookstore, 1375 7th Ave., Marion. SwampFoxBookstore.com.
Tuesday, May 20 • Prairie Preview: Robin Wall Kimmerer. The acclaimed author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry will share her powerful message about restoration, reciprocity, and our connection to nature. 7 p.m., Englert Theatre, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, May 21 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, May 22 • Open Mic Comedy Night. Got jokes? Or just want to hear some? 7–9 p.m., Night Cap, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com. Free.
Thursday, May 22 • Toni Romiti. The R&B songstress on her Romiti In Your City Tour. 6 p.m., Wildwood Saloon, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Thursday, May 22 • Albert Cummings. Renowned blues musician. 8 p.m., The Washington, 306 Washington St., Burlington. TheWashingtonMusic.com.
Thursday, May 22 • U of I Percussion Ensemble. From contemporary and jazz to world music. 5–7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com. Free.
Friday, May 23 • Friday Night Concert: West Liberty & West High Jazz Ensembles. Free outdoor concert series. 6:30–9 p.m., Weatherdance Fountain Stage, Ped Mall, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.
Friday, May 23 • Friday Fest: Classic Reason. Free classic rock music on the riverfront. 5:30 p.m., Auditorium Parking Lot, Burlington. BurlingtonRiverfront.com.
Friday, May 23 • Villages Folk School Memorial Day Weekend BBQ & Concert. Locally smoked BBQ and music by Doug Brundies & Matt Fuller on the back patio of Hotel Manning, Keosauqua. 6 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. music. (319) 288-0047.
Friday, May 23 • Loretta Ellsworth with Katie Runde: The French Winemaker’s Daughter. The author will read from her new novel about two women connected by a bottle of wine stolen by the Nazis. Joined by Katie Runde. 7 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Fri-Sat, May 23–24 • Snake Alley Criterium. Cyclists from across the globe race up the most twisted street in the world! Friday Night Fever Twilight Criterium contests, and a full day of Criterium races Saturday. Various times, Snake Alley, Burlington. SnakeAlleyCriterium.com.
Fri-Sat, May 23–24 • Greater Iowa Swap Meet & Flea Market. Fri. 7–6, Sat. 7–3, Old Threshers, 405 E. Threshers Rd., Mount Pleasant. OldThreshers.org. Free.
Fri-Sat, May 23–24 • Good Makers Market. Hand picked “best of the best” vendors from around the Midwest, live music, and delicious food trucks. Fri. 3–8, Sat. 9–4, Cedar County Fargrounds, Tipton. TheGoodMakersMarket.com.
Saturday, May 24 • Fairfield Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, May 24 • Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha: Let Them Eat Cake. A Food & Revolution-Themed Burlesque Show. 8 p.m., The James, Iowa City. TheJamesIC.com.
Saturday, May 24 • Sew Awesome Open Hours. Got a sewing project in mind—or need help with one? Enjoy weekly open hours at the MIU MakerSpace sewing room. Mon 1–4, Wed 1–4, Thurs 1–5, Sat 10–5, Sew Awesome, 505 Dimmick Drive, Rm 139, west of MIU Library, Fairfield. Updates at Facebook.com/FairfieldMakers/.
Saturday, May 24 • Lost Boys, Stolen Trucks. Short films about boys and trucks trace an artistic collaboration between Iowa filmmakers Philip Rabalais and Auden Lincoln-Vogel. 7 p.m., Capitol Theater, Burlington. BurlingtonCapitolTheater.com.
Saturday, May 24 • Kalona Farmers Market. 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 9 a.m.–noon, downtown Kalona, 5th St., Kalona.
Saturday, May 24 • Iowa City Farmers Market. Fresh, locally produced products. 7:30 a.m.–noon, Chauncey Swan Parking Ramp, 415 E. Washington St.. Iowa City. ICGov.org.
Saturday, May 24 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Saturday, May 24 • Rhythms at Riverfront Crossings: David Zollo & the Body Electric. Free outdoor concert series. 6:30 p.m., Riverfront Crossings Park, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.
Saturday, May 24 • Linc Henriksen & the Drifters. Bringing the honky-tonk back to the land of the hawks. 7 p.m., Wildwood, Iowa City. WildwoodSaloon.com.
Saturday, May 24 • MAAAZE and Tree Cloud. Get lost in a maze of rock music and visuals. Shining Realm release show. 8 p.m., Gabe’s, Iowa City. ICGabes.com.
Saturday, May 24 • The Nate Sparks Big Band. 7 p.m., Noce Jazz & Cabaret, Des Moines. Noce.turntabletickets.com.
Sat-Sun, May 24–25 • Villages Folk School Classes. Choose from Goat Milk Soap Making, Sat. 9 a.m.–noon, Stone House, Bentonsport; or a two-day Rug Weaving Workshop, Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Teri’s Weaving Studio, Vernon. VillagesFolkSchool.com.
Sat-Sun, May 24–25 • Chamber Singers of Southeast Iowa: Songs for a Better World. This choral concert inspires a hopeful world vision. 7:30 p.m., Golden Magnolia Sanctuary, 220 S. Main, Fairfield. $10.
Sat-Sun, May 24–25 • Bentonsport Flea Market & Craft Show. Blacksmith demonstrations, wine tasting, Amish baked goods, horse-drawn covered wagon rides, Indian Artifact Museum, antiques, fudge, crafts, pottery, and quilting. 10–5, Hawk Dr., Bentonsport. VillagesofVanBuren.com.
Sunday, May 25 • Cafe Paradiso Irish Music Session. Informal traditional Irish music gathering every Sunday, 3–5 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main, Fairfield. Free.
Sunday, May 25 • Rollin’ on the River Music Festival. BYO chair for music by Class Reunion, Wicked Ways, and Tyler Richton & the High Bank Boys. Food trucks and beer tent on-site. 11–9, Riverfront Park, Keosauqua. (319) 931-6675.
Sunday, May 25 • Missy Andersen. Nominated for a Blues Music Award, accompanied by guitarist Heine Andersen. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Sunday, May 25 • Dianne Prichard: Raising America. Prichard will read from and talk about her timely book, Raising America: Building a More Perfect Union, a workbook with practical tips on how to maintain democracy in your community. 2 p.m., Prairie Lights, Iowa City. PrairieLights.com.
Monday, May 26 • Iowa City Poetry Slam. To enter, bring three of your best poems. Sign up at 6:30 p.m. Slam starts at 7 p.m., Coffee Emporium, 301 E. Market St., Iowa City. Facebook.com/ICPoetrySlam.
Tuesday, May 27 • Bunker Mill Bridge Music: Surf Zombies. Grab a friend and a chair and head over to Bunker Mill Bridge every Tuesday to enjoy live music. 6:30–8:30 p.m., Bunker Mill Bridge, 1298 Poplar Blvd, Kalona. Facebook.com/bunkermillbridge/.
Wednesday, May 28 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Thursday, May 29 • Nikki Glaser: Alive & Unwell Tour. Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe-nominated Nikki Glaser has honed her shockingly honest, no-holds-barred style, solidifying herself as one of the funniest voices in comedy. 7 p.m., Adler, Davenport. DavenportLive.com.
Thursday, May 29 • Arts Gala: An Audacious Tomorrow. Silent and live auctions, a multi-course meal by Chef Adam, and Broadway star Andrew Varela, supporting American Gothic Perf. Arts Fest. 6 p.m., BVC, Ottumwa. BridgeViewCenter.com.
Thursday, May 29 • Wild Kratts Live 2.0. Martin and Chris activate some fan-favorite Creature Power Suits. 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Paramount, C.R. CREventsLive.com.
Friday, May 30 • David Spade: I Got A Feel For It. Known for his characters on SNL and Just Shoot Me. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Friday, May 30 • The Finesse: Abraham: The Rerelease. Dynamic soul-pop band. 7 p.m., Temple Theater, Des Moines. DMPA.org.
Friday, May 30 • Friday Night Concert: Clear Creek Amana High & City High Jazz Ensembles. Free outdoor concert series. 6:30–9 p.m., Weatherdance Fountain Stage, Ped Mall, Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.
Friday, May 30 • Maggie Baugh. Rising country artist. 8 p.m., The Washington, 306 Washington St., Burlington. TheWashington-Music.com.
Friday, May 30 • Michael Huskey & Friends. A blues, rock, folk, and country tribute to the bygone days of 1980s, Fairfield. 7:30 p.m., Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. CafeParadiso.net.
Fri-Sat-Sun, May 30–June 1 • Tina: The Tina Turner Musical. The inspiring journey of the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll. Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Hancher, Iowa City. Hancher.uiowa.edu.
Saturday, May 31 • Peyote Bracelet with Gradient Color. Learn how to do beaded color-grading in a simple, efficient manner with peyote stitch. No experience needed. With Karen Kubby. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Beado-logy Iowa, Iowa City. BeadologyIowa.com.
Saturday, May 31 • Bonaparte Citywide Yard Sale & Vendor Event. Vendors will set up in the lot across from Township Grocery. Private individuals will have yard sales. 9–5, Bonaparte. VillagesofVan-Buren.com.
Saturday, May 31 • Fairfield Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, May 31 • Bluebird Improv. Ft. Matt Walsh, Brad Morris, and Joe Canale, presented by the Englert. 6 p.m. and 9 p.m., The James Theater, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Saturday, May 31 • Shane Gillis. Comedian, actor, and writer hailing from Mechanicsburg, PA. 8 p.m., Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines. IowaEventsCenter.com.
Saturday, May 31 • Lady Franklyn Improv Theatre. Improv every Saturday. 7:30 p.m., Willow Creek Theatre, 327 S. Gilbert, Iowa City. WillowCreekTheatre.org.
Saturday, May 31 • Georgette Jones. Country artist. 8 p.m., Hoyt Sherman, Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, June 1 • Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour. This Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner is a star on the rise. 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Hoyt Sherman Place, 1501 Woodland Ave., Des Moines. HoytSherman.org.
Sunday, June 1 • Valerie June. She combines psychedelic folk, indie rock, country soul, symphonic pop, and blues with her southern roots and northern cosmopolitan charm to create her own sonic universe. 7:30 p.m., Englert, Iowa City. Englert.org.
Wednesday, June 4 • Walker Homestead Farm to Table Dinner. Seasonal five-course prix-fixe dinner, with live music. 6–8:30 p.m., Walker Homestead, 3867 James Ave. SW, Iowa City. RSVP. (319) 351-4791.
Wednesday, June 4 • Open Mic at Cafe Paradiso. Join in this longstanding tradition of community sharing—from either side of the stage. 7:15 p.m. sign up, 7:30 p.m. mic, Cafe Paradiso, 101 N. Main St., Fairfield. Facebook.com.
Fri-Sat-Sun, June 6–8 • Iowa Arts Festival. Features over 100 local, regional, and national visual artists, plus youth artists, music performances, food vendors serving regional and ethnic dishes, and creative, educational activities and entertainment for children. Downtown Iowa City. SummeroftheArts.org.
June 6–29 • American Gothic Performing Arts Festival. Themed “An Audacious Tomorrow,” this year’s festival features Sweeney Todd in Concert on June 6 & 8; Lend Me a Tenor on June 7, 13, 15, 17 & 20; “To Be Heard” on June 14; and Annie on June 26, 27 & 29.
Saturday, June 7 • Fairfield Farmers Market. The best fresh produce around, plus baked goods, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handcrafted items, and food to go. 8-1. Howard Park, corner of Main & Grimes, Fairfield.
Saturday, June 7 • Iowa Women’s Festival. Musical performances, visual art demonstrations, yoga with live music, and more. 著–7, NewBo City Market, Cedar Rapids. NewBoCityMarket.org.